Audi A5 Sportback 2021 - Should You Buy One?

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When it comes to prestigiously-badged compact executive German cars, traditional thinking suggests that estates are fine but five-door hatchbacks aren't. Audi however, hasn't made it to the top of the pile by traditional thinking and their second generation A5 Sportback continues to turn such thinking on its head, with coupe styling married to a couple of rear passenger doors and hatchback practicality.
Market and Model
Pricing in the mainstream range sits in the £38,000 to £60,000 bracket, though of course, you'll pay a lot more than that for the sporting S5 and RS 5 variants. The premium if you want to switch from any given petrol variant to its diesel alternative is only around £600. All mainstream A5 Sportback models have to have 7-speed S tronic auto transmission as standard. Quattro 4WD is standard on the faster petrol and diesel derivatives. There are three mainstream trim levels - 'Sport', 'S line' and 'Vorsprung'.
Cost of Ownership
This A5 Sportback's new mild-hybrid diesel engine uses a 12-volt or 48-volt belt-driven alternator starter, a 0.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack and an energy recuperation system. Audi claims exemplary WLTP-rated fuel economy and efficiency, so let's look at that. The 40 TFSI manages up to 42.2mpg on the combined cycle and up to 153g/km of CO2. the 45 TFSI quattro delivers up to 36.7mpg and up to 174g/km. As for the diesels, well the 35 TDI returns up to 54.3mpg on the combined cycle and up to 136g/km of CO2. The 40 TDI quattro manages up to 48.7mpg and up to 153g/km.
So how has Audi managed this very decent showing? Well, it has a lot to do with a revised engine control unit which shuts off the combustion engine when coasting at speeds between 34mph and 99mph. The engine management system decides in every situation whether coasting, freewheeling or recuperation (the recovery of kinetic energy), is most efficient. It does this using information from the navigation system and the onboard sensors. The energy recovered by the water-cooled belt alternator starter during coasting and braking flows into the 48-volt storage unit or directly to the electrical consumers. When the driver presses the accelerator pedal again after a coasting phase or a stop, the water-cooled belt alternator starter restarts the combustion engine. The system does this as required by the driver's wishes and the situation, from very smoothly to very quickly. Start-stop operation begins at 13mph. When stopped, the engine restarts as soon as the car in front starts to move, even if the brake is depressed.
Of course, the driver will have to do his or her part. Helping here is the clever 'Predictive efficiency assist' system that could potentially improve your fuel economy by as much as 10%. It works with the Navigation package and analyses any given route, once set, to decide how the journey could be undertaken more efficiently, taking into account things like the speed limits, traffic signs, bends and roundabouts you'll be encountering along the way.
Summary
Audi has already proved with the A5 Sportback that there's room in the market for a mid-sized executive model with a fifth door and an added dose of charisma. Whether the people buying it are actually conquest customers is another issue entirely of course, but when you're offering cars to suit every conceivable market niche, you can never be quite sure of that.
What's certain is that this second generation model is, in this improved form, more sophisticated and eminently more desirable. Which makes it even harder to ignore if you're target market for this kind of contender. One thing's certain: here's another very desirable Audi.
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[@ykw9676]

I'm surprised you guys are not getting more views with this kind of quality review.

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[@auchen888dolly8]

Great auto journalism

[@fF-jb4gs]

Perfect review! Ive been wanting one of this particular model and engine type 👌👌

[@evol3852]

Can't wait for this car to arrive! Ordered it around a month ago

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

We hope you enjoy your new car! What made you choose this model?

[@JayRod.316]

Great review. I just purchased 2022 this Monday

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Thanks for the feedback. Hope you enjoy it! Remember to get in touch with us here at OSV when you are next on the lookout for a new vehicle. Our team of experts are on hand to help 🙂

[@yes8032]

I would get this over the a4

[@montygotyagirl7563]

You dont get an a4 period lol

[@taladon6420]

BMW interieur quality is generally considered better by near as makes no difference all car journalists. Still love the a5, great car

[@jmnameche]

What is the exact blue color of the car on the video (CD365) ? Thanks

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Hi Jean-Marc, it's Navarra Blue 👍 Hope this helps!

[@leithjarrett4085]

An Arteon in frilly knickers - Not worth the extra cash for an (upmarket - really?) badge! Plus you don’t get that horrendous afterthought touch screen

[@jtra3440]

People that watch this video won’t understand half of your technical descriptions of the engines. Unless for normal folks that want to know more about the A5.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We'll take this on-board 👍

[@DannyMidi]

Hi! Is this the sport 35 TFSI 5dr S tronic?

[@tadas9181]

It's a 40 TFSI

[@paulista9862]

The frameless doors really sucks in the winter time. It freezes and won’t close.

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Sorry to hear that. We suggest taking the vehicle to your local Audi dealer so they can investigate this further 👍

[@paulista9862]

@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Apparently its a common problem with the A5.

[@willhopson1277]

Not a common Florida problem 😉

[@tomverbeek6110]

1:50 golf mk1 :D

[@OsvUkVehicleSupply]

Hi Tom, are you interested in getting an A5 Sportback?

[@tomverbeek6110]

@@OsvUkVehicleSupply maby in future, why?

[@SuperDukes18]

I have a 2018 model. In my opinion/experience: Best looking in the class (BMW 4 series and Merc). A4 is very plain looking so for that reason, this is a much better option. It’s fantastic off the line, and quicker to 100km than the others - especially in the wet where other rwd cars bog down with the traction control going to work. It’s lovely inside as you’d expect (not sure how it compares to BMW or Merc.- maybe Merc is better?) BUT…It understeers TERRIBLY. forget about handling as this is not the car for that. This car just wants to push the front wheels straight on past any apex. It pulls really well coming off corners, but the under steer is really bad. It’s also lacking in torque at higher speeds (80km/h+), but apparently a stage 1 tune really improves this (0-60 time drops from 5.6 to 4.8ish and torque improves significantly.) Finally, I love how silent this car is. You look good without those stupid clown pops and bangs (unless you want them with an exhaust upgrade). Don’t do that. You’ll ruin this nice car.

[@MrAlpinab7]

I absolutely loathe Audi. Can't stand to even look at it. Watched it though to the end in support of the channel ! 👍

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Thanks for your dedication, Dan! 👍

[@nunyabidify]

Shopping and new to the brand...can you expand as to why?

[@MrAlpinab7]

@@nunyabidify I shall try, but to me its very subjective, and usually my opinion is contrary to everybody else's in almost every respect. I dont necessarily say they are bad cars. I just dont like what they look like. Except maybe for the RS7. I feel they dont have any personality whatsoever, all those soft limiters for revving, all those touch screens inside for the A8 etc...plus they get their asses kicked in almost any drag race against equivalents of BMW and Merc. They feel disconected from everything and the design is hideous for me.

[@nunyabidify]

@@MrAlpinab7 Thats fair. Thanks for responding :)

[@stephengolombeck450]

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[@Hope2421]

I prefer a Kia Stinger

[@yes8032]

This looks better imo

[@MrAlpinab7]

@@yes8032 i'm an Audi hater ! 🙂

[@yes8032]

@@MrAlpinab7 oh that’s unfortunate well I love it

[@randyhayes1001]

I spent a lot on one Kia but I never turn around and look at like I do my new A5. Fit and finish body style are just plain sexy.

[@nW-ru4jt]

Wrong forum